Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 286

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 20483037
Grade: 286
Model: 2
Class: 115
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 165 of 225
Grade/Model Total Production: 354,000
Size: 6s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10312.286G165.6S1081.62M870.H5989.P7538.7J4313
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,059.91
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
411.81
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.700%
Registry Population: 9 (0.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -15.84% Analyzing 514 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 20483672 was reported as accurate.

Chuck60 11 · April 10, 2021

Serial Number 20483875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2019

Serial Number 20482633 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2018

Serial Number 20482967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 2, 2018

Serial Number 20483477 was reported as accurate.

ddague 10 · October 16, 2016

Serial Number 20482055 was reported as accurate.

Yellowtail420 Supporter 103 · April 10, 2016

Serial Number 20483037 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch
Elgin Grade 286 Pocket Watch